Beowulf

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⏱ 7 minMedieval classic

A hero crosses the sea to rid a king's hall of the monster Grendel, fights its vengeful mother in her lake, and falls at last, an old king, against a dragon. The oldest epic in English.

Listen to the whole of Beowulf in about 7 minutes — professionally narrated, with Apple-Music-style synced subtitles. One book free every day; Folio Premium unlocks the entire library.